[Bestbuy.com]16GB ZTE Zmax 2 5.5" 2G Ram AT&T No-Contract US$80 works on Wind

Apr 19th, 2016 1:06 am

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ibuddler [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 3, 2009; 1393 posts; 773 upvotes; Calgary

Apr 19th, 2016 1:06 am

[Bestbuy.com]16GB ZTE Zmax 2 5.5" 2G Ram AT&T No-Contract US$80 works on Wind

In case someone asks, it can be used on Wind.

Quad-core 1.2GHz CPU
16GB Internal Memory
2GB RAM
5.5" 1280x720 Display
8MP Rear & 2MP Front Cameras
4G LTE
3000 mAh Battery
Android 5.1 Lollipop
Walmart link
http://www.walmart.com/ip/46428958?u1=6 ... 10&veh=aff

BestBuy link
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/at-t-gophon ... 6872100INT

Also BestBuy.com e Gift Card 24% off $100 when using visa checkout (dead deal now)
http://www.shop.com/Best+Buy+eGift+Card ... 1-p+.xhtml

Unlock it for free and here's how:
Unlock Instructions:

Steps below to get unlock code from AT&T:
- - Do NOT open the retail packaging before unlocking
- Do not power on the phone with sim inside
- Click https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/ accept terms and click Continue
- Select "Non-AT&T Mobility customer"
- Provide information such as IMEI, First Name, Last Name IMEI and email address & Submit

Steps to do after submitting request to AT&T:
- Check your email and look for an email from AT&T device unlock department (order@ecom.wireless.att-mail.com)
- Open the email and click link in the email to confirm your request (that you previously submitted)
- Wait for your Unlock code to be delivered in email within 48 hrs
- Do not power on the phone with sim inside until you get your code then follow instructions below

- Use another carrier (non AT&T) SIM in device and power on, once prompted enter the device unlock code received from AT&T

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Apr 19th, 2016 12:31 pm

#2

ibuddler [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 3, 2009; 1393 posts; 773 upvotes; Calgary

Apr 19th, 2016 12:31 pm

The gc deal is dead now. But the phone is still $80 from Walmart and BestBuy.com

It's by far the best and cheapest phone at this spec which works on wind.

Apr 19th, 2016 4:21 pm

#3

saravjeet: Newbie; Jan 18, 2016; 8 posts; Toronto, ON

Apr 19th, 2016 4:21 pm

Any feedback on how the phone is. Is it worth trying to get it from the US. or are there better deals available..

Apr 19th, 2016 7:29 pm

#4

ibuddler [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 3, 2009; 1393 posts; 773 upvotes; Calgary

Apr 19th, 2016 7:29 pm

saravjeet wrote: ↑Any feedback on how the phone is. Is it worth trying to get it from the US. or are there better deals available..

This is a very great phone Imo. You can check the feedback on Amazon.com or BestBuy.com.

For this price you won't get a phone with 5.5 720p in Canada. Not to mention it has 2Gb ram and works on wind!

Apr 19th, 2016 7:43 pm

#5

obn3g0n: Member; Jan 2, 2012; 200 posts; 151 upvotes

Apr 19th, 2016 7:43 pm

Basically the same phone with 5" screen for $129 cdn: http://www.pcmobile.ca/prepaid_phones.j ... rod2400000

Apr 19th, 2016 8:23 pm

#6

redboy69: Deal Addict; Sep 15, 2008; 1574 posts; 4030 upvotes; Pawtucket

Apr 19th, 2016 8:23 pm

Are you sure op? I don't think it has the 1700 mhz you will need for Wind. I know the original Zmax1 has the AWS freq. Don't think the new Zmax2 has it.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread. ... ell-as-LTE

Apr 19th, 2016 9:30 pm

#7

kmchow: Deal Addict; Mar 21, 2006; 3706 posts; 468 upvotes; Vancouver

Apr 19th, 2016 9:30 pm

obn3g0n wrote: ↑Basically the same phone with 5" screen for $129 cdn: http://www.pcmobile.ca/prepaid_phones.j ... rod2400000

Not quite, the ZTE Zmax has 2gb ram compared to the 1gb ram that the pc mobile zte grand x2 has.

Apr 19th, 2016 10:05 pm

#8

obn3g0n: Member; Jan 2, 2012; 200 posts; 151 upvotes

Apr 19th, 2016 10:05 pm

kmchow wrote: ↑Not quite, the ZTE Zmax has 2gb ram compared to the 1gb ram that the pc mobile zte grand x2 has.

You are incorrect actually. The "ZTE Grand X2 In" has 1gb of ram. The PC Mobile phone is the "ZTE Grand X2 Z850" which has 2gb of ram. Not your fault - ZTE's marketing department is simply terrible.

Full specs: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_grand_x2-7656.php

I think it is a hot deal if you don't want to buy from the US/China or mess around with cancelling contracts/tabs.

The only downside is there is no proper silicone case. You will need to buy a case for a similar phone and then modify it. The best match that I've found for overall size and camera and speaker placement, is this: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221957614527?_tr ... EBIDX%3AIT

Apr 19th, 2016 10:21 pm

#9

Fire: Deal Addict; Dec 1, 2002; 2260 posts; 539 upvotes; Halton

Apr 19th, 2016 10:21 pm

No,this is not for wind

Heat

Apr 20th, 2016 6:18 am

#10

aweseme: Newbie; Apr 8, 2012; 30 posts; 22 upvotes; EAST YORK

Apr 20th, 2016 6:18 am

Fire wrote: ↑No,this is not for wind

Actually it should work on wind. The AT&T website shows LTE band 4 https://m.att.com/shopmobile/cellphones ... ntent.html
which is 1700/2100 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LTE_frequency_bands

Apr 20th, 2016 7:04 am

#11

Fire: Deal Addict; Dec 1, 2002; 2260 posts; 539 upvotes; Halton

Apr 20th, 2016 7:04 am

aweseme wrote: ↑Actually it should work on wind. The AT&T website shows LTE band 4 https://m.att.com/shopmobile/cellphones ... ntent.html
which is 1700/2100 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LTE_frequency_bands

No. The ATT version does not have 1700 but only 2100. The full version does support Wind but not the ATT version.

Heat

Apr 20th, 2016 7:27 am

#12

Phils: Deal Fanatic; Sep 29, 2005; 6072 posts; 1331 upvotes; Montreal

Apr 20th, 2016 7:27 am

I have this phone which I use on Telus. I paid the $79 price in Florida earlier this year. It actually went down to $69 the following week but I was home by then. I unlocked it for free the way OP recommends. I REALLY like this phone. I also bought a case for it on eBay for $2.99US.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/131663690965?eui ... 19ad7&cp=1

The case is fine but it took more than 6 weeks to arrive. casewill followed up 2X to ask if it had arrived and was ready to send a second one.

Phils

Apr 20th, 2016 7:29 am

#13

Kanus: Deal Addict; Jan 14, 2007; 1016 posts; 128 upvotes

Apr 20th, 2016 7:29 am

The Z Max 2 also has a bigger battery (3000 mAh) than the ZTE Grand X2 (2480 mAh). The Z Max 2 has great battery life.

Apr 20th, 2016 7:41 am

#14

Phils: Deal Fanatic; Sep 29, 2005; 6072 posts; 1331 upvotes; Montreal

Apr 20th, 2016 7:41 am

I use the phone more for emails and a music player other than as a telephone.
I easily get 2 days (sometimes 3) of battery life as a light user.

Phils

Apr 20th, 2016 10:50 am

#15

aweseme: Newbie; Apr 8, 2012; 30 posts; 22 upvotes; EAST YORK

Apr 20th, 2016 10:50 am

Fire wrote: ↑No. The ATT version does not have 1700 but only 2100. The full version does support Wind but not the ATT version.

So are u disputing the point that LTE band 4 is 1700/2100? Because the AT&T website clearly indicates LTE4. If so what are the freqs of LTE4 and include a link.

Apr 20th, 2016 11:04 am

#16

beth1791: Member; Sep 1, 2011; 475 posts; 132 upvotes

Apr 20th, 2016 11:04 am

My son's have been using this phone for a few months and they love it (and they are picky teenagers).

Apr 20th, 2016 11:11 am

#17

ryanaza: Newbie; Jul 23, 2014; 90 posts; 19 upvotes; Edmonton, AB

Apr 20th, 2016 11:11 am

has anyone actually tried this on wind?

Apr 20th, 2016 11:13 am

#18

Fire: Deal Addict; Dec 1, 2002; 2260 posts; 539 upvotes; Halton

Apr 20th, 2016 11:13 am

aweseme wrote: ↑So are u disputing the point that LTE band 4 is 1700/2100? Because the AT&T website clearly indicates LTE4. If so what are the freqs of LTE4 and include a link.

I can tell you that baz I did have one before. And it will NOT work with WIND.
No root for now and I don't think it can be rooted. ZTE disabled fastboot mode on this model. You can unlock through AT&T and it will work on big three.

You can go ahead and get one but this is my first hand experience.

If you are going to use on big three and don't mind those ATT apps., it is a great phone, cheap, fast, last longer.

Heat

Apr 20th, 2016 11:24 am

#19

l69norm: Deal Expert; Jun 12, 2007; 16611 posts; 5233 upvotes; London

Apr 20th, 2016 11:24 am

aweseme wrote: ↑So are u disputing the point that LTE band 4 is 1700/2100? Because the AT&T website clearly indicates LTE4. If so what are the freqs of LTE4 and include a link.

LTE4 is not the same as HSPA. While the same 1700/2100 AWS is used, Wind is HSPA only so it won't work

Apr 20th, 2016 11:29 am

#20

Avenger: Deal Fanatic; Jan 6, 2004; 8373 posts; 2244 upvotes; Mississauga

Apr 20th, 2016 11:29 am

OP, if you're going to be a jerk and rip off someone at SlickDeals' thread and tips to unlock, at least have the decency to provide credit where it is due. This is not your deal, nor your time/effort/work. http://slickdeals.net/f/8672799-at-t-go ... uy-walmart

That being said, if you review the posting the OP ripped off it seems to suggest WIND WILL NOT WORK GIVEN THE BANDS.

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